Assurance - External Audit Senior Associate (FS) - Abu Dhabi/Dubai

PwC Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Middle East is seeking a Senior Associate in Assurance to contribute to high‑quality audits for a diverse client base across the region. You will work on planning, executing, and delivering audit engagements with a focus on risk assessment, controls testing, and reporting.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in accounting/finance and are pursuing or have completed ACCA/CA/ACA/CPA qualifications. Strong communication, teamwork, and client relationship skills are essential, with experience in

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Progressive/professional qualification such as ACCA, CA, ACA, CPA (preferably).
• Progressive experience at Senior Associate level with audit clients in a Big 4 firm.

Responsibilities

• Analyze client financial statements for regulatory compliance.
• Review financial records and internal controls; test procedures.
• Engage with client contacts and manage engagement progress against plan.
• Provide coaching and feedback to junior staff; ensure quality and independence.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Bilingual Arabic & English

Interpersonal skills

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

ACCA/CA/ACA/CPA qualification (or candidate)

Tools

Audit technologies

Data analytics tools

Job description

About Us

With offices in 152 countries andnearly 328,000professionals, we are one of the world’s leading professional services networks, helping organisations and individuals create lasting value through Assurance, Tax and Advisory services. For over 40 years, we have contributed to the Middle East’s transformation journey, partnering with governments and businesses to deliver sustainable solutions. Today, more than 12,000 of us across Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, SaudiArabiaand the UAE are shaping the region’s future.

About Us

With offices in 152 countries andnearly 328,000professionals, we are one of the world’s leading professional services networks, helping organisations and individuals create lasting value through Assurance, Tax and Advisory services. For over 40 years, we have contributed to the Middle East’s transformation journey, partnering with governments and businesses to deliver sustainable solutions. Today, more than 12,000 of us across Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, SaudiArabiaand the UAE are shaping the region’s future.

Line Of Service Overview

Our Middle East Assurance practice includes over 2,300 people based in 12 countries across the region and is part of PwC’s global network that is operating worldwide. PwC Middle East’s Assurance practice combines the right mix of human-led and tech powered solutions to provide our clients with quality audits and other risk services that create confidence and impact in our region and across society.

Business Unit Overview

Core Assurance is a cornerstone of our Assurance practice, focused on delivering high-quality audits that build trust and drive sustained outcomes. Our teams apply deep technicalexpertiseandleverageadvanced digital tools to provide independent assurance over financial reporting. Through a human-led, tech-powered approach, we help clients meet regulatory requirements, enhance transparency, and strengthen stakeholder confidence,creating impact across industries and society.

HowYou’llContribute

• Using your analytical skills to analyse the client's financial statements and ensure they adhere to financial regulations.
• Examining financial and accounting records, other documents, and tangible items such as inventory, or plant and equipment.
• Asking a range of questions – from formal written questions to informal oral questions – to a range of individuals at our client organizations.
• Testing the client organization's internal controls and processes.
• Building trust and credibility with the clients by understanding their expectations and delivering high quality services.
• Taking accountability for researching and understanding key facts on the client;s industry information before the engagement begins.
• Communicating with the Manager and/ or Partner in a timely manner with respect to engagement progress – risks, issues, variances from plan in terms of time, budget, etc.
• Taking full ownership of external file completion.
• Analyzing engagement economics of self and field staff and explaining variances from the budgets.
• Reviewing the work of the associate levels and providing them on-job training , coaching and timely constructive feedback to help them grow in their career.
• Ensuring you are adhering to compliance with the risk, quality and independence matters.
• Having an understanding in business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new/existing clients along with building and maintaining strong relationships with clients.
• Engaging and dealing effectively with diverse teams from the planning through the completion phase of the audit as well as closely following up on the progress of the requested tasks to ensure meeting the timeline and the firm’s internal KPI’s.
• Taking part in the digital initiatives and upskilling areas which aligns most with your team’s business needs.
• Perform other procedures as necessary to support issuance of the assurance deliverables.

WhatYou’llBring

• A degree in accounting, finance or any other related academic major.
• C ompleted or pursuing a professional qualification, such as ACCA, CA, ACA, CPA (preferably).
• Progressive experience at the Senior Associate level working with a range of external audit clients in a Big 4 professional services firm.
• Experience in auditing Banking / Insurance clients is considered an asset.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills that allow you to thrive in a team environment.
• Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English (oral and written) is a plus.
• Business development and client relationship building skills.
• Willingness to challenge the ‘norms’ and to create a cohesive and effective working team.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Experience in applying the international standards on Auditing (ISAs) on the external audit of financial services with excellent IFRS knowledge relevant to the FS practice (such as IFRS 9, 17) and financial services regulations.
• Knowledge in any Audit technologies, and experience using Data Analytics tools is a plus.
• Commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives.
• Thorough technical skills and experience regarding applicable accounting reporting and auditing standards, with demonstrated exceptional performance.
• Experience in the design of engagement procedures based on risk and materiality.
• Previous experience in coaching and leading engagement teams.
• Strong technical knowledge and having the ability to research issues, present alternatives and conclusions to client/Manager.

HowYou’llMake a Difference

At PwCMidde East, we expect all our people to embody the skills and behaviours of The PwC Professional framework, helping us deliver on our strategy while growing and developing as leaders at every level.

WhyYou’llLoveWorking at PwC

• At PwC Middle East,you’llfind more than just a job-you’llbuild a meaningful career,supported by rewards and benefits that help you thrive. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and programs that promote well-being, balance, and personal growth.
• You’llhave access to continuous learning, digital upskilling, and a collaborative environment that values innovation, mentorship, and diversity.

Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective andtalents? You can grow exponentially here. Discover more about Life at PwC Middle East.